Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

DESCRIPTION:

Human Resources Division

DEPUTY CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

FRTXX (School Support Administrator, Executive Management, 0513)

Responsible for oversight, management, and support of the Human Resources (HR) Division functions, operations, programs, and staff. Provides leadership and guidance to the division staff and stakeholders to support policies, goals, and activities; develop and implement programs to create an inclusionary workforce and support District initiatives.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides strategic leadership in anticipating and developing appropriate and innovative responses to future needs and challenges regarding the District’s workforce
• Leads implementation of the District’s personnel strategy plan for a five to ten-year period, including translating business strategies into HR strategies utilizing data, demographics, and qualitative inputs
• Reviews analysis of internal and external environments in efforts to identify factors leading to negative impacts to find ways to prevent their occurrence or limit their effects
• Co-leads the HR Division leadership team to ensure that there is a comprehensive and systematic approach to employee development, systems of rewards and accountabilities, hiring practices and processes, and compensation management to support the business strategy
• Implements accepted principles of workforce planning and development to ensure effective learning and a favorable return on investment in District people and programs
• Monitors HR teams in the areas of customer service, support to schools, and in anticipating immediate, mid-term, and long-term HR needs
• Plays a key role in the identification and implementation of technologies and processes that support and drive the organization’s strategic objectives
• Supports the Chief Human Resources Officer in developing and implementing effective HR strategies that evolve with the organization’s changing needs

CONTINUE PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides general supervision to subordinate administrators and managers engaged in:

• • Recruitment, selection, classification, examination, certification, contracting, processing assignment, salary administration, employee relations, employee records, and performance evaluation administration for certificated employees
  • Teacher development, support, training, and certification programs in conjunction with local colleges and universities
  • Teacher and administrator recruitment and retention programs
  • Analysis and evaluation of proposed legislation concerning recruitment, selection, assignment, certification, classification, compensation, and related human resources functions

• Manages the performance and growth and development of staff
• Participates in developing and maintenance of the budget and approves expenditures
• Develops, reviews, and monitors implementation of HR policies and procedures; and interpreting such policies and procedures to the Superintendent, the Board of Education, District employees, and the community
• Confers with the Office of Labor Relations and labor partners to plan collective bargaining to ensure the District applies, interprets, and implements collective bargaining agreements
• Facilitates the integration and coordination of HR Division services with other organizational units within the District to promote cohesive and effective operations
• Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel
• Performs related duties as assigned

SALARY:

FRTXX, (School Support Administrator, Executive Management, 0513) – A Basis ($232,768) – 261 paid days

• In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or overpayment).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
• This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065, but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits.  However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
• At least ten (10) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than five (5) years of which must have been in a position(s) requiring the Administrative Services Credential
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
• Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

*Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

NOTE: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241-6886.

Employees who have been issued a below standard Performance Evaluation, or Notice of Unsatisfactory Act(s) and/or Suspension shall be ineligible for application to any promotion process for one calendar year following the issuance of such a Notice.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful school-site principal experience
• Leadership experience working with school and District-level administrators and groups to solve significant District-wide educational and/or organizational challenges
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures, goals and objectives, organizational structure and functions, and negotiated contracts
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation as it applies to human resources policies, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of Education Code, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, the Government Code, and Board Rules
• Knowledge of accepted principles of adult learning in the process of workforce planning and development
• Knowledge of effective administrative and managerial practices and ability to implement them

CONTINUE DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership skill in facilitating group processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution
• Ability to provide administrative leadership at the executive level including decision-making, problem-solving, and delegation of authority
• Ability to absorb, analyze, organize, and project information and ideas
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, local and state agencies, community and bargaining unit representatives, colleagues, and other District personnel, both individually and as a group
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all racial, ethnic, disability, language, and socio-economic groups
• Ability to make formal, public presentations
• Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
• Ability to traverse all areas of the work site
• Ability to travel to other sites/locations
• Qualities of judgment and confidentiality in high degree

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit the following application materials:

1.  Letter of intent that describes qualifications for this position and successful experience in the following areas:

• Building the capacity of managerial and professional-level staff
• Analyzing and monitoring data for the purpose of evaluating and improving programs, processes, and services
• Leading collaboration with administrators, staff, and external agencies to develop large scale initiatives to address and support the child welfare and attendance needs of students.

2.     Current résumé (include employee number) that outlines qualifications for the position

3.    Upload, as a separate attachment, a list of three references that includes the current, immediate supervisor, and next most recent supervisors with their contact information. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.

Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Francisco J. Serrato, Ed.D., Chief Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Division

(213) 241-6131

DEADLINE: JULY 11, 2025

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Non-Discrimination Policy